Part 7 (Final Summary): Final thoughts, most interesting question I was asked by a young reader, answers to frequently asked questions about my book tour, diversity in children's books, what I'm glad I took and what I wouldn't take next time. Read the post.

One of my media escorts, Pam McCollough, sent me a poem after we parted ways. It's sweet and funny, just like Pam (who made me laugh a LOT when I was in Mississippi that last day), and she's given me permission to post it:

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SOUTHERN AT HEART

by Pam McCullough

A writer/illustrator came down from the North On a book tour she set forth.

At the schools, she was met with art and a smile Because in the South, that's always the style.

And the food, oh the food, she found in the South Fried chicken, okra, turnip greens just melt in your mouth!

Then came that double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake Her taste buds danced when the first bite she did take!

Her new friend, Pam, was funny and smart No doubt now Debbie is Southern at heart!